The Mars Volta are nothing if not complex. But complexity does not always mean complicated. It all comes down to layering of sound and The Mars Volta have mastered that. In January of 2008, Mars launched their album, The Bedlam … more »

The 2009 Capitol Hill Block Party takes over Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood July 24-25. The Block Party is an annual music festival that draws upon and showcases the best indie and underground rock in the US, with a special focus … more »

Corey Parks is not only the super hot bassist for the Chelsea Girls, she is also a beloved Ampeg endorser. Her current Ampeg gear is massive. A vintage SVT head and 8×10 cab sit right alongside an SVT-VR and SVT-810AV. … more »

Ampeg is delighted to announce a partnership with The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, widely known as Europe’s finest school of modern music. The Institute, originally known to bassists the world over as the Basstech, has long been the … more »

ANAHEIM, CA – January 15, 2009 – Ampeg today announces a significant expansion of its BassAmp Series with four new combo models – the BA300/115, BA300/210, BA600/115 and BA600/210 – each combining professional-grade power with extreme portability, durability and tonal … more »

ANAHEIM, CA – January 15, 2009 – Ampeg introduces a miniature solid-state version of the legendary SVT amplifier, known as the Micro-VR Head ($299.99 MSRP), in a size ideally suited for smaller venues and recording studios where the original SVT … more »

Ampeg is pleased to sponsor the Groove Garage, part of Milwaukee’s annual Summerfest, taking place right now through July 6th, 2008. Our local dealer, Cascio Interstate Music, has helped outfit the Groove Garage stage with Ampeg bass equipment, and of … more »

Ampeg longtime endorser BILLY SHEEHAN played the London Guitar Show this past weekend at ExCel, Docklands, London. Our intrepid trainspotter/anorak David Phillips caught the gig/clinic and snapped a few shots for us. Billy played both solo and as a duo … more »